| Falsetto and head voice are similar, but they | | | | high pitch that flows evenly and completely. |
| are also different in many ways. The reason | | | | It's called head voice or "head register" |
| the two are often confused is because you can | | | | because the singer actually feels the |
| sing head voice very softly so that it sounds | | | | vibrations of the sung notes in their head. |
| very much like falsetto. | | | | When singing in head voice, the vocal cords |
| | | | are closed and the voice tone is pure. The |
| What is Falsetto? | | | | singer is able to choose any dynamic level he |
| | | | wants while singing. |
| Notice the word "falsetto" contains the word | | | | |
| "false!" That's exactly what it is - a false | | | | Unlike falsetto, head voice gives a connected |
| impression of the female voice. This occurs | | | | sound and creates a smoother harmony. |
| when a man who is naturally a baritone or | | | | |
| bass attempts to imitate a female's voice. | | | | Tips to Develop Head Voice |
| The sound is usually higher pitched than the | | | | |
| singer's normal singing voice. The falsetto | | | | If you want to have a smooth tone and develop |
| tone produced has a head voice type quality, | | | | a head voice singing talent, you can practice |
| but is not head voice. | | | | closing the gap with breathing techniques on |
| | | | every note. Just the right air pressure |
| Falsetto is the lightest form of vocal | | | | balance is needed to bring notes through |
| production that the human voice can make. It | | | | smoothly. Try singing notes without |
| has limited strength, tones, and dynamics. | | | | straining your facial muscles and without |
| Oftentimes when singing falsetto, your voice | | | | trying to force your voice into something |
| may break, jump, or have an airy sound | | | | it's not. |
| because the vocal cords are not completely | | | | |
| closed. | | | | As you can see, falsetto and head voice are |
| | | | totally different though they can sometimes |
| What is Head Voice? | | | | sound similar. Practice with voice exercises |
| | | | to enjoy a smoother flow and tone while |
| Head voice is singing in which the upper | | | | singing. You'll be surprised at how great |
| range of the voice is used. It's a natural | | | | your voice can sound! |